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Silver Birch Sweater

BUTTONED SWEATER
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YARN Ulrika Natur (100 % wool, 109 yd/100 m / 50 g) to right needle as you come to each. Pm = place
ALTERNATE YARN SUGGESTION marker; slm = slip marker
Tencel Blow (58 % Tencel™ lyocell, 42 % alpaca, 109 BOR: Beginning of row/round.
yd/100 m / 50 g) K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together = right-leaning
Merino (100 % merino, ca 50 g = 100 m) decrease.
GAUGE Approx. 24 sts x 26 rnds/rows in texture
K3tog tbl: Knit three stitches together through back
pattern on gauge-size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm.
loops = left-leaning double decrease.
Approx. 21 sts x 26 rnds/rows in stockinette on
gauge-size needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm. P3tog: Purl three stitches together.
Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge if
necessary. Texture Pattern
SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL) The texture pattern is worked over 2 rows. The first
POSITIVE EASE Approx. 4-8 in / 10-20 cm row is always on RS is the texture row and the second
GARMENT CHEST Approx. 39½ (42¼, 44½, 49¾, 52½, row is purled when you are working back and forth
56¼, 60¼, 64¼) in / 100 (107, 113, 126, 133, 143,
and knit if you are working in the round. The pattern
153, 163) cm
GARMENT LENGTH (down center back) Approx. 24½ is 8 sts wide: Right Cross, Left Cross, k4.
(25¼, 25½, 26½, 27¼, 28¼, 28¾, 29¼) in / 62 (64, Right Cross: Knit 2nd st on left needle but leave st on
65, 67, 69, 72, 73, 74) cm needle; knit 1st st and slip both sts off needle.
GARMENT SLEEVE LENGTH (down from underarm) Left Cross: Knit 2nd st on left needle through back
Approx. 17¼ (17¼, 17¼, 17¼, 17¼, 17¼, 17¼, 17¼) loop but leave st on needle; knit 1st st and slip both
in / 44 (44, 44, 44, 44, 44, 44, 44) cm or desired sts off needle.
length
GARMENT TOP OF SLEEVE Approx. 11¼ (12¼, 13½,
German Short Rows: Double st (DS): The double stitch
14½, 15, 16½, 17¼, 18) in / 28.5 (31, 34, 37, 38, 42,
44, 45.5) cm or German short rows is a turning method that does
YARN AMOUNTS AND COLORS not leave holes at each turn. Work to st where work
Approx. 550 (585, 620, 665, 725, 780, 835, 890) g will be turned. Sl 1 purlwise wyf, firmly pull yarn
Tencel Blow (327001, Stone Nature) backwards over right needle so you flip st and have 2
NEEDLES U. S. size 4 / 3.5 mm: 32-40 in / 80-100 cm stitch legs or a double stitch (DS) on the needle; work
circulars and dpn for joining shoulders
rem sts on needle.
NOTIONS 4 locking ring stitch markers, yarn strands
for holding sts
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY Intermediate After working the specified number of short rows, you
DESIGNER Emilia Jensen will join the double sts one at a time. Work to 1st DS,
knit or purl it in pattern, catching both legs of DS to
A lovely oversize pullover with a long slit at each make 1 st.
side. The sweater is worked from the bottom up with It will help you keep track of the double sts if you
a pretty texture pattern over the body. The round place a marker at each so you can count them and
neck is buttoned and the sleeves are worked from the minimize the danger of missing one as you continue
top down in stockinette with ribbed cuffs at lower knitting.
edges. Video: https://youtu.be/Sn28lla3W9s

STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES BACK HEM

Wyb: With yarn held in back of work. Begin by working the hems separately because there
Wyf: With yarn held in front of work. is along split at each side. The front and back are
Markers: Place marker between two stitches and slide worked the same way. You’ll begin with the back.

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When it’s finished, you’ll set the piece aside on a BODY

holder and then work the front.
The body is knitted in the round.
CO 236 (244, 252, 268, 276, 292, 304, 320) sts with
long-tail cast-on. Texture Pattern Row: Continue Texture pattern as est
on previous rows.
Work k2, p2 ribbing as follows:
Row 1 (WS): K1, *p2, k2*; rep *-* until 3 sts rem, p2, Repeat the two pattern rows until the body measures
k1. 6¾ (6¾, 6¾, 6¾, 6¾, 6¾, 6¾, 6¾) in / 17 (17, 17, 17,
Row 2 (RS): K3, *p2, k2*; rep *-* until 1 st rem, k1. 17, 17, 17, 17) cm. End with a knit row. Measure at
Row 3 (WS): K1, *p2, k2*; rep *-* until 3 sts rem, p2, the side from top edge of hem where you overlapped
k1. the front and back.
Repeat Rows 2-3 once more.
Pm 61 (61, 61, 61, 61, 61, 63, 63) sts in on each side. If you want to lengthen the body, you can. Work to
the desired length but don’t forget that you’ll need
Set-up Row (RS) for Texture Pattern: Knit to marker, more yarn if you lengthen sweater.
k3, *Right Cross, Left Cross, k4*; rep *-* until 7 sts
before marker, Right Cross, Left Cross, k3, slm, k3tog Dividing Row and Texture Row: K3, place the last 2
tbl. sts knitted on a locking ring marker, work texture
WS: Slip first st purlwise, slm, purl to marker, p3tog. pattern for 117 (125, 133, 149, 157, 173, 181, 195)
sts, k1, place the next 2 sts knitted on a locking ring
Now continue on hem as follow (see below): marker, and place front sts on a holder.
Texture Pattern, RS: Slip first st purlwise wyb, slm, k3,
*Right Cross, Left Cross, k4*; rep *-* until 7 sts before BACK
marker, Right Cross, Left Cross, k3, slm, k3tog tbl.
Texture Pattern, WS: Slip first st knitwise wyf, purl to Continue on the 118 (126, 134, 150, 158, 174, 182,
marker, p3tog. 198) sts of back.

Repeat RS and WS of Texture pattern until the 61 (61, WS: K1, purl until 1 st rem, k1.
61, 61, 61, 61, 63, 63) sts (1 st will remain after the Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to
markers) along the hem on both sides have been last st, k1.
worked.
Continue in Texture Pattern until armhole measures
On the last row, remove all markers. End with a RS 6¾ (7, 7¾, 8½, 8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10¼) in / 17 (18, 19.5,
row. Place sts on a holder. 21.5, 22.5, 24, 25, 26) cm. End with a WS row.

Now it’s time to work short rows to shape shoulders.

FRONT HEM
Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern
Work the front hem as for the back hem. When the until 10 sts rem; turn.
front hem is finished (end with a RS row), pm for WS: DS, purl until 10 sts rem; turn.
beginning of rnd (BOR marker). Slip back sts to left
needle. Lay front hem over back hem and pick up and Texture Pattern Row: DS, work in Texture pattern
knit 4 sts inserting needle through top edge of both until 7 sts before DS; turn.
hems. WS: DS, purl until 7 sts rem; turn.

Row 1: Knit to back hem, lay front hem over back hem Rep the last two rows another 0 (1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4)
and pick up and knit 4 sts, knit to BOR marker = 240 times for a total of 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) times.
(256, 272, 304, 320, 352, 368, 400) sts.
Texture Pattern Row: DS, work 28 (24, 25, 25, 29, 29,
Texture Pattern Row: Continue Texture pattern as est 33, 33) sts in Texture pattern, BO 24 (24, 30, 30, 30,
on previous rows. Continue with body. The 4 sts you 30, 30, 30) sts, work in Texture pattern until 7 sts
picked up on hems are now worked as Right Cross, before DS; turn = 24 (24, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30) sts
Left Cross. decreased.

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Now work only the left shoulder sts. Place right LEFT FRONT
shoulder sts on a holder.
Continue with only the 56 (60, 64, 72, 76, 84, 88, 97)
WS: DS, purl until 2 sts rem, p2tog = 1 st decreased. sts of left front.
Texture Pattern Row: K2tog tbl, work in Texture
pattern until 7 sts before DS; turn = 1 st decreased. WS: K1, purl until 1 st rem, k1.
WS: DS, purl until 2 sts rem, p2tog = 1 st decreased. Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to
Texture Pattern Row: K2tog tbl, work in Texture last st, k1.
pattern until 1 st rem, k1. Work each DS as one st = 1 Work as est for 4 in / 10 cm as measured at center
st decreased. front; end on a RS row.

Place 43 (47, 48, 56, 60, 68, 72, 80) sts on a holder for Begin neck shaping.
shoulder. WS: BO 7 (7, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts purlwise, purl
until 1 st rem, k1 = 7 (7, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts
Place right shoulder sts on needle. Begin with a WS decreased.
row. Texture Pattern Row: Work in Texture pattern until 2
WS: P2tog, purl until 7 sts before DS; turn = 1 st sts rem, k2tog = 1 st decreased.
decreased. WS: P2tog, purl until 1 st rem, k1 = 1 st decreased.
Texture Pattern Row: DS, work in Texture pattern Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern
until 2 sts rem, k2tog = 1 st decreased. until 2 sts rem, k2tog = 1 st decreased.
WS: P2tog, purl until 7 sts before DS; turn = 1 st WS: P2tog, purl until 1 st rem, k1 = 1 st decreased.
decreased. Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to
Texture Pattern Row: DS, work in Texture pattern last st, k1.
until 2 sts rem, k2tog = 1 st decreased. WS: P2tog, purl until 1 st rem, k1 = 1 st decreased.
WS: K1, purl until 1 st rem, k1. Work each DS as one Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to
st last st, k1.
WS: P2tog, purl until 1 st rem, k1 = 1 st decreased.
Place 43 (47, 48, 56, 60, 68, 72, 80) sts on a holder for = 43 (47, 48, 56, 60, 68, 72, 80) sts rem for shoulder.
shoulder.
Continue in Texture pattern as est without further
FRONT decreasing until armhole depth measures 6¾ (7, 7¾,
8½, 8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10¼) in / 17 (18, 19.5, 21.5, 22.5,
Place front sts on needle. 24, 25, 26) cm. End with a Texture Pattern row on RS.
Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to
last st, k1. Now it’s time to work short rows to shape shoulder.
WS: K1, purl until 1 st rem, k1. WS: K1, purl until 10 sts rem; turn.
Texture Pattern Row: DS, work in Texture pattern
Sizes XS and S: Continue to All sizes again. until 1 st rem, k1.
Sizes M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL: Continue on front as WS: K1, purl until 7 sts before DS; turn.
est until it measures ¾ (1½, 2½, 3¼, 3½, 4) in / 2 (4, Texture Pattern Row: DS, work in Texture pattern
6, 8, 9, 10) cm at side. End with WS row. until 1 st rem, k1.

All sizes again: Now divide for left and right fronts to Rep the last two rows another 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5)
be worked separately. times for a total of 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times.

Dividing Row and Texture Row: K1, work 55 (59, 63, WS: K1, purl until 1 st rem, k1.
71, 75, 83, 87, 96) sts in Texture pattern, place next 6
sts on a holder and then place rem sts on another Don’t forget to work each DS as one st. Do not cut
holder. Continue only over sts of left front. yarn but continue directly to joining front shoulder
with back shoulder. See below.

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JOINING SHOULDERS Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern

until 10 sts rem; turn.
Now it’s time to join the front and back shoulders. WS: DS, purl until 1 st rem, k1.
You’ll need an extra needle, one dpn. The sts of the Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern
left front are already on the left needle. Place sts for until 7 sts before DS; turn.
left back shoulder on right needle. Turn work so WS WS: DS, purl until 1 st rem, k1.
faces out. Hold the two needles parallel and, with
dpn, *k2tog, joining the first st on each needle, k2tog Rep the last two rows another 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5)
to join a st from each needle. Slip the first st on right times for a total of 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times.
needle over second (at tip).* Continue the same way
(*-*) until all the shoulder sts have been bound off. Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to
When the right shoulders are finished, join them the last st, k1.
same way (this is the 3-needle bind-off).
Don’t forget to work each DS as one st.

RIGHT FRONT
Do not cut yarn but continue directly to joining front
Place the 56 (60, 64, 72, 76, 84, 88, 97) sts of right shoulder with back shoulder. See above under Left
front on needle. Front for Joining Shoulders.

Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to NECKBAND

last st, k1.
WS: K1, purl until 1 st rem, k1. Pick up and knit sts around neck. Begin on right side
Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to (with RS facing). First pick up 1 st for every st along
last st, k1. neck, and then approx. 2 sts for every 3 rows up to
WS: K1, purl until 1 st rem, k1. back neck, then 1 st for every st along back neck, go
back down left side with 2 sts for every 3 rows, and
Rep the last 2 rows as est for 4 in / 10 cm measured end with 1 st for each st to center front. Make sure
at center front; end on a WS row. that the stitch total is a multiple of 4 sts.

Texture Pattern Row: BO 7 (7, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10) Work in k2, p2 ribbing as follows:
sts, work Texture pattern until 1 st rem, k1 = 7 (7, 10, WS: K1, *p2, k2*; rep *-* until 3 sts rem, p2, k1.
10, 10, 10, 10, 10) sts decreased. RS: K1, *k2, p2*; rep *-* until 3 sts rem, k3.
WS: K1, purl until 2 sts rem, p2tog = 1 st decreased.
Texture Pattern Row: K2tog tbl, work in Texture Repeat these 2 rows until neckband measures 1¼ in /
pattern until 1 st rem, k1 = 1 st decreased. 3 cm. End with WS row.
WS: K1, purl until 2 sts rem, p2tog = 1 st decreased.
Texture Pattern Row: K2tog tbl, work in Texture BO knitwise on WS.
pattern until 1 st rem, k1 = 1 st decreased.
Do not cut yarn but go directly to picking up sts for
WS: K1, purl until 2 sts rem, p2tog = 1 st decreased.
the button band (left). See below.
Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to
last st, k1.
WS: K1, purl until 2 sts rem, p2tog = 1 st decreased. BUTTON BAND (LEFT)
Texture Pattern Row: K1, work in Texture pattern to
Pick up and knit 23 sts along edge of placket = 24 sts
last st, k1.
total.

Continue in Texture pattern as est without further

WS: K1, *p2, k2*; rep *-* until 3 sts rem, p2, k1.
decreasing until armhole depth measures 6¾ (7, 7¾,
RS: Sl 1 purlwise wyb, *k2, p2*; rep *-* until 3 sts rem,
8½, 8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10¼) in / 17 (18, 19.5, 21.5, 22.5,
k3.
24, 25, 26) cm. End with a WS row.
Repeat these 2 rows 2 more times for a total of 3
repeats.
Now it’s time to work short rows to shape shoulder.

BO purlwise on WS.

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BUTTONHOLE BAND (RIGHT) Now decrease for cuff.

Place the 6 sts for center front on right needle and Sizes XS, S, M, L Only:
then pick up and knit 1 st, pm, pick up and knit 22 sts Decrease Rnd: *K1, k2tog*; rep *-* to BOR = 40 (44, 48,
on RS. 52) sts rem.

Slip marker when you come to it while knitting. Sizes XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL Only:
Decrease Rnd: K2 (2, 2, 0), *k1, k2tog*; rep *-* until 0
WS: Sl 1purlwise wyf, *p2, k2*; rep *-* to marker, (2, 0, 0) sts rem, knit to BOR = 52 (60, 60, 64) sts rem.
p2tog = 1 st decreased.
RS: Sl 1 purlwise wyb, k1, *p2, kp2*; rep *-* to last st, All Sizes:
k1. Cuff: *P2, k2*; rep *-* around.
WS: Sl 1 wyf, *p2, k2*; rep *-* to marker, p2tog = 1 st
decreased. Continue in ribbing until cuff measures 2½ in / 6 cm.
RS (Buttonhole) Row: Sl 1 wyb, k1, p2tog, yo, k2, p2, BO in ribbing.
k2, p2tog, yo, k2, p2, k2, p2tog, yo, k2, k1.
WS: Sl 1 wyf, *p2, k2*; rep *-* to marker, p3tog = 2 sts FINISHING
decreased.
RS: Sl 1 wyb, k1, *p2, k2*; rep *-* to last st, k1. Weave in all ends neatly on WS. Sew on buttons.
WS: Sl 1 wyf, *p2, k2*; rep *-* to marker, remove Dampen sweater, preferably from a spray bottle. Roll
marker, p3tog = 2 sts decreased. sweater in a towel to absorb excess water. Lay flat to
RS: Sl 1 wyb, BO rem sts knitwise. dry, patted out to finished measurements.

Sew down button band underneath edge of

buttonhole band on WS. Weave in ends.

SLEEVES

Both sleeves are worked the same way.

Place the 2 underarm sts on needle with a marker

between them for BOR. Picking up and knitting
approx. 2 sts for every 3 rows, pick up 29 (32, 35, 38,
39, 43, 45, 47) sts to shoulder, pm, pick up 29 (32, 35,
38, 39, 43, 45, 47) sts down to underarm, k1 = 60 (66,
72,78, 80, 88, 92, 96) sts total for sleeve.

Short Row, RS: Knit until 8 sts past shoulder marker;

turn.
Short Row, WS: DS, purl until 8 sts after shoulder
marker; turn.
Short Row, RS: DS, knit until 6 sts past DS; turn.
Remove marker when you come to it.
Short Row, WS: DS, purl until 6 sts past DS; turn.

Repeat the last 2 rows another 0 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4)

times for a total of 1 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times.

RS: DS, knit to BOR. Now knit in the round.

Rnd: Knit around to BOR.
Continue knitting around until sleeve measures 15 in
/ 38 cm or desired length minus 2½ in / 6 cm for cuff.

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Tips & shortcuts Abbreviations

TO AVOID QUESTIONS alt = alternately, approx. = approximately, beg = begin,

bl = back loop, BOR = beginning of row/round,
Before you begin knitting, read through the pattern. cc = contrasting color, col = color, cont = continue,
dec = decrease, EOR = end of row/round, fl = front loop,
STITCH COUNT inc = increase, m = marker, mm = millimeters,
mc = main color, patt = pattern, pm = place marker,
Always knit or crochet a gauge swatch as rep = repeat, rnd(s) = round/rounds,
recommended in the pattern. If your stitch count RM = remove marker, RS = right side, sl = slip,
doesn’t match the gauge given in the pattern, try sl m = slip marker, st(s) = stitches, tog = together,
again with larger or smaller needles or hook. If your WS = wrong side, yo = yarn over
gauge doesn’t match that in the pattern, your item
will not be the correct size or shape.
KNITTING

HIGHLIGHT BO = bind off, cn = cable needle, CO = cast on,

dpn(s) = double-pointed needles, g st = garter stitch,
Highlight the size you will knit or crochet throughout the k1f&b = knit in front and back loop of same stitch,
pattern to make it easier to follow the instructions. k = knit (stitch), k2tog = knit two stitches together,
kw = knitwise, LH = left hand needle, p = purl (stitch),
CHARTS pw = purlwise, RH = right hand needle,
ssk = slip, slip, knit, St st = stockinette/stocking stitch,
It will be easier to follow a chart if you mark your row
wyib = with yarn in back, wyif = with yarn in front
with a ruler and magnetic board or sticky note.

CROCHETING
EASE
ch = chain stitch, dc = double crochet,
The amount of ease included in our garments varies
dtr = double treble crochet, hdc = half double crochet,
depending on the type and shape of the garment. To
htr = half treble crochet, sc = single crochet,
determine the right size, we recommend that you first
sl st = slip stitch, tr = treble crochet,
measure your body. Then you can calculate the
tr tr = triple treble crochet
garment size depending on how much ease you want
the garment to have. The schematics for each piece
show all the garment measurements.
Difficulty
TWO-COLOR STRANDED KNITTING Beginner: Anyone with no experience
knitting/crocheting. Easy techniques and clear
When knitting more than 3-4 stitches of the same
explanations.
color, twist the color strands around each other on
Adventurous Beginner: For a beginner ready to take
the wrong side to avoid long strands or “floats” on the
the next step. Clear explanations so you can try some
back. If the yarns need to be twisted on several
new techniques.
rows/rounds, make sure you do not stack the twists in
Intermediate: Anyone who has knitted/crocheted for a
the same place to prevent the yarns from showing
while but who wants a challenge. More advanced
through on the right side.
techniques and two steps occur at the same time.
Experienced: For experienced knitters/crocheters who
TIPS FÖR HAND DYED YARN
have already tried many techniques and methods.
Make sure you have enough yarn to complete your project. Advanced/uncommon techniques and several steps
The colors may vary from time to time. To get a smooth occur simultaneously.
color mix, you can alternate between two skeins: knit two
rows from one and two rows from another skein.

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